The export of Western luxury cars to Russia is banned. However, expensive cars made in Europe continue to find their way to wealthy customers. The investigative portal "Systema" has uncovered the convoluted trade routes. An exclusive report by Dmitry Sukharev on dubious middlemen and their proximity to power.
By Redaktion Table
The European social partners and EU Commission President von der Leyen have signed the new Social Dialogue Pact. The aim is to involve the social partners more closely and listen to them.
By Alina Leimbach
For the first time, the EU telecommunications ministers have dedicated a meeting exclusively to cybersecurity. They presented a Warsaw Declaration on cybersecurity. In it, they agreed to work more closely together to defend against cyber attacks.
By Corinna Visser
The European Gas Storage Regulation is to be extended until the end of 2027. The German government would welcome more flexibility in the storage requirements, but the Commission is showing little concession.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission has removed the roadmap for phasing out Russian gas from the agenda for March 26 for the time being. The reason for this is the "latest geopolitical developments."
By Manuel Berkel
The planned special fund for infrastructure could boost growth if it is flanked by smart economic policy, write Carl Mühlbach and Marina Guldimann from the think tank Fiscal Future. The relaxation of the debt brake is also a step in the right direction towards an effective fiscal policy.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The association calls for the establishment of independent European suppliers in all relevant fields of technology. Contracts should therefore be awarded to European companies whenever possible.
By Till Hoppe
To tackle the shortage of skilled workers, the EU aims to improve the recognition of qualifications, among other measures. Employment Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu has presented a strategy outlining how the EU could contribute despite its limited competencies.
By Alina Leimbach
E-fuels and battery-electric solutions are to be approved in order to ensure zero grams of CO2 per new car by 2035. Commissioner for Transport Tzitzikostas made it clear that this is what the review of the CO₂ fleet legislation is all about. The Commission is also looking at other technologies.
By Markus Grabitz
